CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF OUR KIDS ESSAY CONTEST
"How did the Star 101.3FM mascot, Twinkle the Bear get his name?"

From left to right Jason Stopinksi (5th grade), Libby Swatling (2nd grade),
Star 101.3 FM mascot Twinkle the Bear, Aerin Dicruttalo (4th grade), Carissa Clemente (3rd grade)
Our Grand Prize winner is Aerin Dicruttalo of Burnt Hills.
She is a 4th grader at Stevens Elementary School. She won $200 in savings bonds from First National Bank of Scotia as well as Regal Cinema movie passes to the Wilton Mall.
Thank you to our four contest judges. Rhoda Pickus, The Saratogian; Nancy Holtzman, Literacy of NENY; Tabitha Orthwein, Saratoga Reads; Ernie Anastos, award winning TV news anchor in the New York City area and author of children's book, Ernie and the Big Newz.
Winners by Grade Level
Winner for 2nd grade: Libby Swatling of Clifton Park, Karigon Elementary School
Winner for 3rd grade: Carissa Clemente of Clifton Park, Orenda Elementary School
Winner for 4th grade: Aerin Dicrutallo (also Grand Prize Winner)
Winner for 5th grade: Jason Stopinski of Glenville, Pashley Elementary School
Prizes For 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Winners
A Study Break Basket From Saratoga Sweets,
$15 In Gift Certificates from The Ice Cream Man, Greenwich
Children's Book, Ernie and the Big Newz by Award Winning TV News Anchor, Ernie Anastos
A Selection of Classic Children's Books provided by Literacy Of NENY
Two Passes to The Adirondack Museum
Two Hours of Bouncing at Bounce Around at Clifton Park Center
Thank You To All The Students Who Took Part In Our Essay Contest!